Tesla Wall Connector
The official Tesla unit. Up to 48A / 11.5 kW, NACS connector, WiFi-enabled, hardwired. Cleanest install for a Tesla-only household.
EV & Tesla Charger Installation
Charge at home like
it was always meant to be there.
Tesla Wall Connectors, universal Level 2 chargers, and NEMA 14-50 outlets — installed by licensed master electricians, permitted by the city, and finished so cleanly your garage looks better afterward.
★ Tesla Wall Connector Certified Installs
✓ Permits Pulled & Inspected
✓ Most Garages Done in a Day
- 500+ EV chargers installed
- 48A max — fastest home charging
- 100% permitted & inspected
- 5.0★ client rating
Why Chicago Homeowners Call Egan
The EV charger your garage
was waiting for
EV charger installs look simple until they aren't. A 48-amp Tesla Wall Connector pulling 11.5 kW for ten hours a night is a serious load — and most of the bad installs we get called to fix were done by handymen who skipped the load calc, ran the wrong wire, or wired the outlet to code from ten years ago.
We do load calculations before we quote. We hardwire to current NEC. We pull permits in your municipality. And we leave your garage cleaner than we found it — because if you spent $60,000 on a car, the place it lives shouldn't look like a contractor was here.
- Licensed master electricians on every install
- Tesla, ChargePoint, Wallbox, Emporia, JuiceBox & more
- Hardwired or NEMA 14-50 — we'll recommend honestly
- Load calc, panel assessment, & service upgrade if needed
- City of Chicago / suburban permits filed, inspections passed
- Flat-rate pricing — approved in writing before we start
What We Install
From a single Tesla Wall Connector to a multi-bay garage
Whatever you drive — or plan to drive next — we'll size, source, and install the right charger for it.
Tesla Universal Wall Connector
Tesla's official unit with both NACS and built-in J1772 adapter — perfect for mixed-brand garages (Tesla + Rivian, Ford, Hyundai, etc.).
ChargePoint, Wallbox & Emporia
Top-tier J1772 Level 2 chargers for any non-Tesla EV — networked, schedulable, and ready for time-of-use rate plans.
NEMA 14-50 Outlet
A 50A 240V outlet for Tesla's Mobile Connector or any portable Level 2 charger — a cost-effective alternative to a wall unit.
Dual-Charger Load Sharing
Two Tesla Wall Connectors on a single 60A circuit, auto-splitting power. Cleaner than two circuits — and often avoids a service upgrade.
Panel & Service Upgrades for EV
200A heavy-ups, sub-panels in detached garages, and load-managed setups so your charger doesn't max out the rest of your home.
Pick the Right Charger
Hardwired vs. plug-in. Tesla vs. universal.
Here's the cheat sheet — but we'll walk you through it on the consult.
Go hardwired (48A) when…
- You drive 100+ miles a day or charge twice in a 24-hour window
- You have a long-range EV (Tesla Model S/X, Rivian, Lucid)
- Your panel has the capacity for a 60-amp circuit
- You want the fastest possible home charging
- You want the cleanest look — no plug, no cover
Go plug-in NEMA 14-50 (32A) when…
- You drive a typical commute (under 60 miles/day)
- You already have Tesla's Mobile Connector in the trunk
- Your panel is tighter on capacity
- You may move chargers between vehicles or homes
- You want a slightly lower install cost
Pick Tesla Wall Connector when…
- All vehicles in the household are Tesla
- You want Tesla-native scheduling & app integration
- You want load-sharing if a second Tesla joins later
- You like the look — it's the cleanest unit on the market
Pick a universal (J1772 / NACS) charger when…
- Mixed brands — Tesla + Rivian, Ford, GM, Hyundai, etc.
- You expect to swap EV brands within a few years
- You want third-party utility / time-of-use integration
- You're a landlord installing a shared charger
What It Costs
Typical EV charger installs in Chicago
Real installed ranges including labor, materials, and permits. Your exact flat-rate price is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
- NEMA 14-50 outlet, short run from panel$650–$1,100
- Hardwired Tesla Wall Connector (48A), attached garage$900–$1,800
- Hardwired Level 2 charger (any brand), attached garage$900–$1,800
- Long run / detached garage / through finished walls$1,500–$3,000
- Dual-charger load-shared install$1,800–$3,500
- 200A panel upgrade (if required for charger load)$2,500–$4,500
- Sub-panel install for detached garage$1,800–$3,500
Pricing typically includes the dedicated 240V circuit, breaker, conduit, hardware, permit fees, and city inspection. Charger hardware is quoted separately or supplied by the homeowner.
How It Works
White-glove from hello to handshake
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Load Calc & Consult
A licensed electrician visits, runs a proper NEC load calculation on your panel, and walks the install route with you.
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Flat-Rate Quote
Detailed proposal — charger model, circuit size, route, permits, timeline — approved in writing before we lift a tool.
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Clean Install
Floor protection laid, conduit run cleanly, dedicated circuit pulled, charger mounted plumb and tested under load.
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Permit & Plug In
City inspection passed, app paired to your vehicle, and a workmanship guarantee behind every connection.
Kind Words
Trusted by EV owners across Chicago
★★★★★ 5.0 from 300+ reviews
"We had two Teslas and a tight panel. Egan ran one 60-amp circuit, hung two Wall Connectors with load sharing, pulled the permit, and finished in a day. No panel upgrade needed."
"Our handyman ran 6-gauge to a 50-amp circuit and tripped the breaker every night. Egan came in, redid it properly with 4-gauge and a 60-amp circuit, and it has been flawless. Worth doing it right."
"Rivian + a Tesla in the same garage. Egan installed a Tesla Universal and a Wallbox, ran the conduit cleanly through finished walls, and you can't even tell they were here. White-glove."
Where We Install
EV charging for Chicago's best neighborhoods
From Gold Coast brownstones to Winnetka estates — your garage is on our route.
- Gold Coast
- Lincoln Park
- Lakeview
- Old Town
- Streeterville
- River North
- Bucktown
- Wicker Park
- Winnetka
- Wilmette
- Kenilworth
- Glencoe
- Lake Forest
- Evanston
- Hinsdale
- Naperville
Don't see your neighborhood? Reach out — we travel for the right project.
★ Veteran-Owned & Operated
✓ Licensed Master Electricians
✓ Tesla & Universal Installs
✓ Workmanship Guaranteed
EV Charger FAQ
Questions EV owners ask us
How much does a Tesla or EV charger installation cost in Chicago?
Most Chicago-area Level 2 installs fall between $750 and $2,500, all-in. A simple run from a nearby panel to an attached garage is on the low end. A long conduit run, panel sub-feed, or service upgrade to support a 48-amp circuit pushes higher. We give you a flat-rate quote in writing before any work starts.
Do I need to upgrade my electrical panel?
Not always. If you have a 200-amp service with capacity to spare, we can usually add a dedicated 240V circuit without an upgrade. Older homes on 100-amp service — common in vintage Lincoln Park and Gold Coast properties — often need a panel upgrade or a load-managed install. We do a load calculation first so you know for sure.
Should I get a Tesla Wall Connector or a universal Level 2 charger?
If your household is all Tesla, the Tesla Wall Connector is the cleanest, fastest option (up to 48A, 11.5 kW). If you mix brands — say a Tesla and a Rivian or Ford — go with the Tesla Universal Wall Connector or a J1772 charger like ChargePoint, Wallbox, or Emporia. We'll talk through your vehicles and recommend honestly.
Can you install a NEMA 14-50 outlet for a portable Tesla Mobile Connector?
Yes. A NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 50-amp circuit is a cost-effective alternative to a hardwired wall unit — you get up to 32A (about 9.6 kW) of charging using Tesla's Mobile Connector or a portable Level 2 charger. We install it to code with the correct GFCI protection per current NEC.
How long does an EV charger install take?
A straightforward attached-garage install is typically half a day. Longer conduit runs, detached garages, or a panel upgrade can stretch to a full day or two. We pull permits, do the work, and schedule the city inspection — you don't have to chase any of it.
Can I install two chargers — one for each car?
Yes. Two Tesla Wall Connectors can be wired together to share a single 60-amp circuit, automatically splitting power between them. For mixed brands we use a similar load-sharing setup with networked chargers. Cleaner than two separate circuits, and often avoids a service upgrade.
Do you handle the permit and inspection?
Always. Permitted, inspected EV installs protect your home, your insurance, and your resale value — and the City of Chicago requires it. We file the electrical permit, schedule the inspection, and handle any sign-off.
Get Started
Let's get your charger installed right.
Tell us what you drive and where your panel lives. We'll quote a flat-rate install — usually within one business day.
- (312) 485-9701
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- Chicago, IL · Serving the city & North Shore